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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL8 was launched 7 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL8 scores vs the FP8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FP8

 E-PL8 FP8 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2009Fresher by 88 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-PL8

 FP8 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FP8

 E-PL8 FP8 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 against the FP8.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and FP8 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and FP8.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern E-PL8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL8
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
71
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2016-09-19 2009-07-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $300